# Noise-Canceling Airplane Lining This Rubber Membrane Will Make Airplanes Quieter On the Inside By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-04-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubber-membrane References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/acoustic-airplane-membrane/37204/) & [news.ncsu.edu](https://news.ncsu.edu/2015/04/jing-honeycomb-2015/) Researchers from [North Carolina State University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanoscale-coating) and [MIT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toroidal-propellor) have collaborated to create a special rubber membrane that will help reduce noise inside airplanes. While the honeycomb-structure paneling used in airplane cabins and wings does a great job keeping planes' weight down without compromising on strength, they don't do a great job [blocking noise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundbounce). This rubber membrane is made from rubber that's just a quarter of a millimeter thick and is adhered to one side of a piece of the honeycomb paneling. Once it place, it acts much like the skin of a drum, causing incoming sound waves to bounce back instead of infiltrating the cabin. This simple solution is a work of genius because it is inexpensive and will improve passenger comfort without hampering airplanes in any way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Noise-reduction Technology:** Opportunities for disruptive innovations in the field of soundproofing technology to improve passenger comfort in transport vehicles. - **Lightweight Material Enhancement:** Opportunities for disruptive innovations in developing lightweight materials with improved soundproofing capabilities. - **Smart Cabin Design:** Opportunities for disruptive innovations in designing smart cabin interiors that optimize passenger comfort and experience while reducing noise pollution. ### Where This Applies - **Aviation:** Opportunities for disruptive innovations in designing quieter and more comfortable airplanes that enhance passenger experience and reduce noise pollution. - **Automotive:** Opportunities for disruptive innovations in developing soundproofing technology for cars and other transport vehicles that enhance passenger comfort and reduce noise pollution. - **Construction:** Opportunities for disruptive innovations in designing buildings and infrastructure that incorporate soundproofing technology to reduce noise pollution and enhance the quality of life for residents and users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aerospace Silent Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyted-silent-mask.md) - [Voice-Quieting Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voiceabsorbing-face-mask.md) - [Simplified Acoustic Curtain Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noren.md) - [Sustainable Soundproofing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-soundproofing.md) - [Sustainable Aircraft Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diab-group.md) - [Sound-Blocking Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/room-phone-booth.md) - [Lightweight Helmet Liners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helmet-liner.md) - [Geometric Sound-Dampening Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-compositions.md) - [Noiseless Electric Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-aircraft-technology.md)